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In Europe, the first accelerator program was started by Accelerace in 2009 in Denmark (strongly subsidised by the Danish government) followed shortly after by Startup Wise Guys in 2012 in Estonia. With the growing popularity of seed accelerator programs in the US, Europe has seen an increase in accelerators to support a growing startup ecosystem.
The accelerator provides capital, mentorship, and other support for early-stage entrepreneurs. As of January 2024, it had been used to launch roughly 4,100 companies with a combined market capitalization of over $116 Billion USD. [1] Techstars operates accelerator programs in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. [2]
Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (aka ER Accelerator, or ERA) is an American seed accelerator launched in January 2011. [2]ERA runs two four-month startup accelerator programs per year, the first starting in January ("winter program") and the second starting in June ("summer program").
The Indiana Uplands Accelerator is an eight-week program packed with mentoring, workshops and networking opportunities. Entrepreneurs get to learn from experts in marketing, sales, financials ...
The Whole Foods Market Local and Emerging Accelerator (LEAP) for Early Growth Program has seen a 60% increase in applications since its inception in 2022. The program is for early stage brands yet ...
Google for Startups (formerly known as Google for Entrepreneurs) is a startup program launched by Google in 2011. It consists of over 50 co-working spaces and accelerators in 125 countries, and provides hands-on lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Unlike many business assistance programs, business incubators do not serve any and all companies. Entrepreneurs who wish to enter a business incubation program must apply for admission. Acceptance criteria vary from program to program, but in general only those with feasible business ideas and a workable business plan are admitted. [19]
Berkeley SkyDeck (SkyDeck) is an entrepreneurship startup accelerator and incubator program which serves as a joint venture between the Haas School of Business and Berkeley College of Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. [1] Founded in 2012, SkyDeck promotes research and entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley. [2]